Topcon Medical Systems announced today the acquisition of Anka Systems, Inc. "Anka Systems brings to Topcon advanced web based software solutions that dramatically improves the workflow for the eye care professional," said Paul Iwasaki, President of Topcon Medical Systems, Inc. "EyeRoute™ integrates information from various ophthalmologic instruments into a single, secure, digital environment allowing the eye care professional instant access to their patients' tests in a single document. EyeRoute™ easily interfaces with EMR platforms. "While EyeRoute has been extremely successful, Topcon brings Anka the additional resources needed to continue our growth and further develop our expanded range of new products. The Anka staff is eager to join the Topcon organization to bring innovative networking solutions to the ophthalmic practitioner," said Ken Lee, President of Anka Systems. About Topcon Medical Systems, Inc. Based in Paramus, NJ, Topcon Medical Systems (TMS) is a leader and technical innovator in the field of ophthalmic instrumentation. For over 35 years, TMS has offered the most complete and technically advanced line of ophthalmic equipment in the marketplace today. This equipment comprises the largest selection of precision ophthalmic and optical instruments from one manufacturer...providing a complete range of products for general and specialized applications. TMS manages ophthalmic dealer sales, corporate sales, and the Advanced Technology Products Division. TMS is a division of Topcon America Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Topcon Corporation of Japan. About Anka Systems, Inc. Anka was a privately held company located in McLean, VA. Anka has identified significant business opportunities in ophthalmology as the industry makes a transition to digital imaging. Anka's focus is on providing networking and software solutions needed in managing, analyzing, and interpreting different types of digital images in clinics and hospitals. Anka offers web-based software solutions with built-in workflow that dramatically improves the efficiencies for both the doctors and their staff. The networking product, EyeRoute, currently connects to over ten different types of instruments from multiple vendors and is currently used by hundreds of Retina, Glaucoma, and general ophthalmologists in the United States.